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“Made for iPod” means that an
electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically
to iPod and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
The information in this manual
supplements the owner manual.
This manual includes the latest
information available at the time
it was printed. We reserve the right
to make changes in the product
after that time without notice.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name General Motors
of Canada Limited for Chevrolet
Motor Division or GMC whenever
it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual with the owner
manual in the vehicle, so it will be
there if it is needed. If the vehicle
is sold, leave this manual in the
vehicle.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
(Propriétaires des Véhicules
Canadiens)
A French language copy of this
manual can be obtained from your
dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue
française
www.helminc.com

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Overview
Read this manual thoroughly to
become familiar with how the
navigation system operates.
The navigation system includes
navigation and audio functions.
While entering the vehicle or when
turning the vehicle off, some DVD
Map Disc noise is normal.
Keeping your eyes on the road
and your mind on the driving
is important for safe driving.
The navigation system has built-in
features intended to help keep
your eyes on the road and mind on
the drive. Some features may be
disabled while driving. Note that
these functions will be grayed-out.
A grayed-out function indicates it is
not available when the vehicle is
moving.
All functions are available when the
vehicle is parked. Do the following
before driving:
. Become familiar with the
navigation system operation,
control buttons on the faceplate,
and touch-sensitive screen
buttons of the navigation
system.
. Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
. Set up the navigation features
before beginning driving, such
as entering an address or a
preset destination.
. Set up your phone numbers
in advance so they can be
called easily with the press
of a single button or a single
voice command (for navigation
systems equipped with phone
capability).
{ WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often while using the
navigation system could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others. Focus your
attention on driving.
{ WARNING
Avoid looking too long or too
often at the moving map on the
navigation screen. This could
cause a crash and you or others
can be injured or killed. Use the
turn-by-turn voice guidance
directions whenever possible.

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Use the navigation system to:
. Plan a route.
. Select a destination using
various methods and choices.
. Follow turn-by-turn route and
map guidance with voice
prompts, only if permitted
by traffic laws, controls,
and conditions.
You should always be alert and
obey traffic and roadway laws
and instructions, regardless of
the guidance from the navigation
system. Because the navigation
system uses street map information
that does not include all traffic
restrictions or the latest road
changes, it may suggest using a
road that is now closed for
construction or a turn that
is prohibited by signs at the
intersection. Because the system
uses limited information, you must
always evaluate whether following
the system's directions is safe and
legal for the current conditions.
When the navigation system is
turned on, a screen may appear
with the information below, and
you must read and acknowledge
the information it contains.
{ WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road for
extended periods could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others.
To help avoid a crash in which you
or others could be killed:
. Always concentrate on your
driving first by keeping your eyes
and mind on the road, and your
hands on the wheel.
. Follow system directions only
if permitted by traffic laws,
controls, and conditions.
. Before using this system, read
the owner's manual and learn
how it operates.
. Some system controls cannot
be used the when vehicle is
moving.

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After you acknowledge the start
up information you will be able
to access the NAV (navigation)
and DEST (destination) functions.
Once accessed, you can enter or
delete information in the navigation
system or access other functions.
See instructions later in this section.
Every fifty times the vehicle is
started and the navigation system
is turned on, the Caution screen
appears. After reading the caution,
select OK to load the map DVD
information. If OK is not selected, all
control buttons except for NAV and
DEST can be accessed. You can
also press NAV to have this Caution
screen appear.
When getting started, set the
navigation system to your
preference or delete information you
may have entered using various
options.

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Storing Radio Station Presets
To set preset radio stations:
1. Press O to turn the system on.
2. Press the AUDIO control button
and select the desired band
(AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2
(if equipped)).
3. Use the f knob or the SEEK
arrows to tune to the desired
station.
4. Press and hold one of the five
preset screen buttons, at the
bottom of the screen, until you
hear a beep or see the station
displayed on the selected preset
button.
5. Repeat the steps for each
preset.
See “Storing Radio Station Presets”
under AM-FM Radio on page 14 for
more information.
Setting the Clock
To set the time:
1. Press the clock button located
in the upper right corner of the
screen.
2. Press Set.
3. Press the Hours and
Minutes − and + signs to
decrease and to increase the
time. See “Setting the Clock”
under Navigation Menu on
page 52 for more information.
Setting the Search Area,
Entering an Address and
Point of Interest, and Storing
Preset Destinations
Before entering an Address,
Point of Interest, Home, or Preset
Destination, select the appropriate
region that contains the final
destination. Your vehicle must be in
P (Park) to perform this operation.
Setting the Search Area
To set the search area:
1. If the radio is already on with
a map disc inserted, skip to
Step 5.
2. Press O to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc.
See “Installing the Map DVD”
under Maps on page 43 for
more information.
4. A caution may appear. Press OK
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST control button.
6. Press the Change Search Area
screen button.
7. Select the appropriate region
numbered screen button that
contains your final destination.
8. Press Back o return to the
Destination Entry menu.
See Destination on page 65
for more information.

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Entering an Address
If you are having trouble finding a
city or a street name:
. Input the street name first
instead of the city name,
or vice versa.
. Input more characters or reduce
the amount of characters to
reduce or expand the available
options.
To set a destination by entering a
city name:
1. If the radio is already on with
a map disc inserted, skip to
Step 5.
2. Press O to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc.
See “Installing the Map DVD”
under Maps on page 43 for
more information.
4. A caution may appear. Press OK
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST control button.
6. Press the 6 ( Address Entry)
screen button.
7. The City name category will
automatically be selected
for entry. Start entering the
city name.
If five or fewer names are
available for the entered
characters, a list displays.
If more than five are available,
there will be a screen button
with a number in it, it represents
the number of available cities.
Select this button to view the
list and select a city.
8. Once a city is selected the street
name category will automatically
be selected for entry. Start
entering the street name.
Do not enter directional
information or street type,
and use the space symbol
screen button ( U )
between street or city names.
For example, the street name
N. Royal Oak Rd. should be
entered as royal U oak.
Use the backspace ( q ) screen
button if an incorrect character
has been entered.
If five or fewer names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the
number of available streets.
Select this button to view the list.

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9. Select the street name with
the correct prefix from the list
(Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
10. Once a street has been
selected, the numeric keyboard
displays, allowing you to enter
the house number. The system
will display the house number
range that is available for the
street.
11. Select the Go screen button.
A map screen, with the
destination marked, will appear.
12. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system will calculate and
highlight the route.
13. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Address Entry” under
Destination on page 65 for more
information.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
To set a destination by entering a
Point of Interest (POI):
1. If the radio is already on with
a map disc inserted, skip to
Step 5.
2. Press O to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc.
See “Installing the Map DVD”
under Maps on page 43 for
more information.
4. A caution may appear. Press OK
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST control button.
6. Press i (Point of Interest).
7. Enter the specific title of the
POI in the POI name space
(e.g. Washington Monument).
If five or fewer names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the
number of available POIs. Select
this button to view the list.
8. Select the Go screen button.
A map screen, with the
destination marked, will appear.
9. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system will calculate and
highlight the route.
10. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Point of Interest (POI)” under
Destination on page 65 for more
information.

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Storing Preset Destinations
1. If the radio is already on with
a map disc inserted, skip to
Step 5.
2. Press O to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc.
See “Installing the Map DVD”
under Maps on page 43 for
more information.
4. A caution may appear. Press OK
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST control button.
6. Enter a destination. See
Destination on page 65 for
information on how to enter
a destination.
7. Press Mark from the map
screen to add the current
final destination as a preset
destination.
The address book screen will
appear.
8. Select the Name screen button.
An alpha-keyboard will display.
Enter the name.
9. Press and hold one of the
screen buttons at the bottom
of the screen until a pop-up
confirmation displays.
The name will appear in that
preset destination screen button
and is now available to select
from the Destination Entry
screen. See “Using Your Stored
Preset Destinations” next in
this section to select it as a
destination.
See Destination on page 65 for
more information on how to add
preset destinations.
Using Your Stored Preset
Destinations
These destinations are available for
selection while driving.
1. If the radio is already on with
a map disc inserted, skip to
Step 5.
2. Press O to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc.
See “Installing the Map DVD”
under Maps on page 43 for
more information.
4. A caution may appear. Press OK
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST control button.
6. Select one of the available
preset destination screen
buttons. A map screen, with the
destination marked, will appear.

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7. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
8. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start your route.
See Destination on page 65 for
more information.
Canceling Guidance
Guidance will be canceled once
you arrive at your final destination.
To cancel guidance prior to arrival
at the final destination:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Press the Cancel Guidance
screen button.
Guidance Volume
To adjust the volume of voice
guidance prompts:
1. Press MENU to enter the menu
options, then press it repeatedly
until Nav is selected or press the
Nav screen button.
2. Press > ( Voice Prompt).
3. Press the + or – buttons to
increase or to decrease the
volume of the voice prompts.
See “Voice Prompt” under
Navigation Menu on page 52 for
more information.
Cleaning the Display Screen
Use a soft clean cotton cloth
dampened with clean water.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Notice: Before adding any sound
equipment to the vehicle, such
as an audio system, CD player,
CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure
that it can be added by checking
with your dealer. Also, check
federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units.
If sound equipment can be added,
it is very important to do it
properly. Added sound equipment
can interfere with the operation
of the vehicle's engine, radio,
or other systems, and even
damage them. The vehicle's
systems can interfere with the
operation of sound equipment
that has been added.

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Notice: The chime signals related
to safety belts, parking brake,
and other functions of the vehicle
operate through the navigation
system. If that equipment is
replaced or additional equipment
is added to the vehicle, the
chimes may not work. Make sure
that replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with
the vehicle before installing it.
See “Accessories and
Modifications” in the Index
of the vehicle's owner manual.
Playing the Radio
O (Power/Volume):
1. Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
2. Turn to increase or to decrease
the volume.
f (Tuning/Sound):
1. Turn to go to the next or
previous frequency.
2. Press to display the Sound
menu. See “Sound Menu” later
in this section.
AUDIO:
1. Press to display the audio
screen.
2. Press to switch between AM,
FM, or XM, if equipped, disc,
or AUX (Auxiliary), or press the
screen button. See AM-FM
Radio on page 14, CD/DVD
Player on page 22, and Auxiliary
Devices on page 41 for more
information.
Finding a Station
FM Source Shown, Other Sources
Similar
If viewing a map screen, press the
source screen (AM, FM, XM, CD,
etc.) button. The display will split
between the audio screen and the
map screen. All station-changing
functions can be performed from
this screen.

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FM Source Shown, Other Sources
Similar
If you do not want to view a split
screen or you are not on a map
screen, press AUDIO.
AM/FM/XM: Press the source
(AM, FM, or XM, if equipped)
screen button or press AUDIO
repeatedly until the desired source
is highlighted.
FM Source Shown, Other Sources
Similar
Category:
1. Press this button, located in the
middle of the screen, to receive
a list of all of the selected band
stations in the area.
2. Use the up and down arrows to
scroll the frequencies.
3. Press on the desired frequency.
XM lists will also contain a
category to select and the stations
or channels that pertain to the
category. For XM, press the left and
right arrows to change categories.
The station information appears on
the display. See “Radio Menu” later
in this section to add and remove
XM categories from the category
list. When listening to XM stations,
you will be able to select all of the
categories when using the right
and left arrows on the main audio
screen. The categories, when
removed, will not be enabled to
select from the category list screen.
FM lists may also contain a
category to select if stations
in your area support Radio
Data Systems (RDS).

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Setting the Tone
TREBLE: Press + or − to increase
or decrease the treble. If a station is
weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
MID (Midrange): Press + or to
increase or decrease the midrange.
BASS: Press the + or − to increase
or decrease the bass.
Adjusting the Speakers
L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To
adjust the balance between the left
and the right speakers, press and
hold the L or R screen buttons.
To center the balance and the fade,
press the center, where the two
lines meet.
Front/Rear (Fade): To adjust the
fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press and hold the Front
or Rear screen buttons. To center
the balance and the fade, press the
center, where the two lines meet.
Automatic Equalization
If the system has automatic
equalization, you can select
customized equalization settings
designed for Talk. Press the Talk
screen button to hear the change
in sound. The system will save
the setting for each source.
To not use the automatic
equalization setting, press any of
the screen buttons that will change
the treble, midrange, bass, balance,
or fade. This will take the system
out of the equalization setting so
that you can create your own sound.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
If the system has Digital Signal
Processing (DSP), it is used to
provide a choice of four different
listening experiences. DSP can be
used while listening to the audio
system. The type of DSP selected
is displayed on the status line.
Select from the following DSP
settings:
Normal: Select to adjust the audio
to be in normal mode. This provides
the best sound quality for all seating
positions.
Surround (Centerpoint®
): Select
to turn on Bose Centerpoint®
signal
processing circuitry. Centerpoint®
produces a full vehicle surround
sound listening experience from a
CD, MP3/WMA, DVD, or XM stereo
digital audio source and delivers five
independent audio channels from
the conventional two channel stereo
recordings. This is not available for
AM or FM.
Driver: Select to adjust the audio
to give the driver the best possible
sound quality.

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Rear: Select to adjust the audio
to give the rear seat occupants the
best possible sound quality.
The 2 CH and 5.1 CH buttons are
available only when a 5.1 CH disc is
available and RSA is off.
2 CH (Channel): Select to enhance
surround sound. The Surround
screen button must be selected to
select the 2 CH screen button.
5.1 CH (Channel): Select when
listening to a DVD, to give a full
affect of surround sound listening.
The Surround screen button must
be selected to select the 5.1 CH
screen button.
Downmix: If a 5.1CH disc is
playing, and the 2 CH screen button
is selected or RSA is turned on, the
system will downmix the audio from
5.1 CH to 2 CH if this feature is
supported on the disc.
Radio Menu
Press MENU to enter the menu
screen, then press it repeatedly until
Radio is selected or press the Radio
screen button to make changes for
radio information displayed or to
limit features while driving, number
of preset pages, XM categories, and
Automatic Volume Control or Bose®
AudioPilot®
.
Additional Information Displayed
The navigation system may have
this feature.
Press 4 ( Additional Information
Displayed) to turn station, channel,
CD, and MP3 information on or off.
Press YES to receive information,
when it is available, for the
following; FM: RDS category name
and radio text, XM: Song Title and
Artist Name, CD: CD text, MP3: tag
information.
Press NO to receive no information.

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Limit Features While Driving
The navigation system may have
this feature.
Press the Limit Features While
Driving screen button to turn on and
off the ability to limit functions while
driving. When this screen button is
highlighted, the following functions
will be limited while driving:
. Music Navigator Scrolling
. Radio Category Scrolling
. Navigation Menu Scrolling and
some functions
See “Category” in this section for
more information. See “From Map”
under Destination on page 65 for
more information.
Number of Preset Pages
Press / (Number of Preset Pages)
to change the number of preset
pages, 1 through 6. Each preset
page can contain five preset
stations. Press on the desired
numbered screen button.
Remove/Add XM Categories
Press & (Remove/Add XM
Categories) to remove or add XM
categories when selecting XM
categories from the category list
screen. The list of XM categories
will appear on the screen. Use the
arrows to scroll through the list.
The categories to remove will be
highlighted and the categories to
add will be dark in color. Press on
the category that you would like to
add or remove. Press Restore All
Categories to add all categories that
have been removed.
Automatic Volume Control or
Bose AudioPilot®
> Automatic Volume Control:
With automatic volume control, your
audio system adjusts automatically
to make up for road and wind noise
as you drive.
To use Automatic Volume Control:
1. Set the volume at the desired
level.
2. Press MENU to enter the menu
screen, then press it repeatedly
until Radio is selected or press
the Radio screen button.
3. Press > to access the Speed
Compensated Volume screen.
4. Press the Low, Medium,
or High screen buttons. Each
higher setting allows for more
compensation at faster vehicle
speeds.
Then, as you drive, automatic
volume control automatically
increases the volume, as necessary,
to overcome noise at any speed.
The volume level should always
sound the same to you as you drive.
To turn automatic volume control off,
press OFF.

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Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio
Data System (RDS). RDS features
are available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the radio
can do the following:
. Seek to stations broadcasting
the selected type of
programming
. Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies
. Display messages from radio
stations
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and will only work when
the information is available.
In rare cases, a radio station may
broadcast incorrect information that
will cause the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
The RDS system is always on.
When information is broadcast from
the FM station you are listening to,
the station name or call letters will
be displayed on the audio screen.
RDS may provide a program type
(PTY) for current programming and
the name of the program being
broadcasted.
Satellite Radio
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service
that is based in the 48 contiguous
United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM Satellite Radio
has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality
sound. During your trial or when you
subscribe, you will get unlimited
access to XM Radio Online for
when you are not in the vehicle.
A service fee is required to receive
the XM service. For more
information, contact XM at
www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-929-2100 in the
U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or
call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
When XM™ is active, the channel
name and number, song title, and
artist will display on the screen.
XM™ Radio Messages
See “XM™ Radio Messages” in the
vehicle's owner manual” for a list of
possible XM messages.

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Audio Players
CD/DVD Player
Playing an Audio CD
The player can be used for CD and
MP3. If your vehicle has RSE, the
player can be used for CD, MP3,
DVD audio, and as a DVD video
player. See “Playing a DVD” later in
this section.
With the ignition on, insert a CD
partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD
should begin playing. While playing
a CD, the navigation system is
available. If you insert a CD with
the system off and the ignition on,
it starts to play.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab
displays.
If you turn off the ignition or radio
with a CD in the player, it stays in
the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the CD will start
playing where it stopped, if it was
the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play,
the track number appears on the
display.
The CD player can play the smaller
8cm (3 inch) single CDs with an
adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If an error appears on the display,
see “CD/DVD Messages” later in
this section.
If viewing a map screen, press the
CD screen button. The display splits
between the audio screen and the
map screen. If you do not want to
view a split screen or you are not
on a map screen, press the AUDIO
control button, then press it again
until CD is selected, or press the CD
screen button.
j / r (Pause/Play):
1. Press to pause the CD.
This button will then change
to the play button.
2. Press the play button to play
the CD.

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. ID3 tag information is displayed
by the radio if it is available.
The radio supports ID3 tag
information v1.0 or v1.1.
The radio will display a filename,
song name, artist name, album
name, and directory name.
. Maximum 32 characters,
including spaces, in a file or
folder name.
. Maximum number of folders is
253 with a maximum hierarchy
of eight folders.
. Create a folder structure that
makes it easy to find songs
while driving. Organize songs
by albums using one folder for
each album. Each folder or
album should contain 18 songs
or less.
. It is recommended that there is a
maximum of 192 files on a disc.
. The files can be recorded
on a CD-R or CD-RW with a
maximum capacity of 700MB.
. DVD with MP3 are not playable
on this system.
Root Directory
The root directory will be treated
as a folder. If the root directory
has compressed audio files, the
directory will be displayed as ROOT.
All files contained directly under
the root directory will be accessed
prior to any root directory folders.
However, playlists (Px) will always
be accessed before root folders or
files.
Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists
somewhere in the file structure that
contains only folders/subfolders
and no compressed files directly
beneath them, the player advances
to the next folder in the file structure
that contains compressed audio
files and the empty folder will not
be displayed or numbered.
No Folder
When the CD contains only
compressed files, the files are
located under the root folder. The
next and previous folder functions
have no function on a CD that was
recorded without folders or playlists.
When displaying the name of the
folder the radio displays ROOT.
When the CD contains only playlists
and compressed audio files, but no
folders, all files are located under
the root folder. The left and right
arrows search playlists (Px) first and
then go to the root folder. When the
radio displays the name of the folder
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Order of Play
Tracks are played in the following
order:
. Play begins from the first track in
the first playlist and continues
sequentially through all tracks
in each playlist. When the last
track of the last playlist has
played, play continues from the
first track of the first playlist.
. If the CD does not contain any
playlists, then play begins from
the first track under the root
directory. When all tracks from
the root directory have played,
play continues from files
according to their numerical
listing. After playing the last
track from the last folder, play
begins again at the first track of
the first folder or root directory.
When play enters a new folder, the
display does not automatically show
the new folder name. The new track
name appears on the display.
File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the
song name contained in the ID3 tag.
If the song name is not present in
the ID3 tag, then the radio displays
the file name without the extension
(such as .mp3) as the track name.
Track names longer than
32 characters or four pages, are
shortened. The display does not
show parts of words on the last
page of text and the extension of
the filename does not display.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists which
were created by WinAmp™,
MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™
software can be accessed.
However, they cannot be edited.
These playlists are treated
as special folders containing
compressed audio song files.
Playing an MP3
With the ignition on, insert a CD
partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in. The system
may take some time to read the
MP3 disc. While playing a CD,
the navigation system is available.
If you insert a CD with the system
off and the ignition on, it starts
to play.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab
displays.
If the ignition or radio is turned off
with a CD in the player, it stays in
the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts
playing where it stopped, if it is the
last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play,
the track number appears on the
display.
If an error appears on the display,
see “CD/DVD Messages” in this
section.

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If viewing a map screen, press the
CD screen button. The display splits
between the audio screen and the
map screen. If you do not want to
view a split screen or you are not on
a map screen, press AUDIO, then it
again until CD is selected or press
the CD screen button.
j / r (Pause/Play):
1. Press to pause the CD.
This button then changes
to the play button.
2. Press the play button to play
the CD.
RANDOM:
1. Press to hear the disc played
in random (tracks and folders)
order.
2. Press it to turn off random play.
r (Rewind):
1. Press and hold to rewind
quickly through a track selection.
You will hear sound at a reduced
volume.
2. Release to stop rewinding.
The display shows the elapsed
time of the track.
[ (Forward):
1. Press and hold to fast forward
quickly through a track selection.
You will hear sound at a reduced
volume.
2. Release to stop fast forwarding.
The display shows the elapsed
time of the track.
q r (Folder):
1. Press the arrows to go to the
previous or next folder on
the disc.
2. Press the middle screen button,
with the folder name, to sort the
MP3 by folder and file name.
It may take a few minutes for
the system to sort the MP3.
Sort By: Press this screen button
to organize the MP3 to enable you
to sort the MP3 by artist, album, and
genre. It may take a few minutes for
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When a DVD is loaded in the DVD
player, the rear seat operator can
power on the RSE video screen and
use the remote control to navigate
through the DVD.
O (Power/Volume):
1. Press to turn the system on
and off.
2. Turn to increase or decrease the
volume of the audio system.
3. Press and hold for more
than two seconds to turn
the navigation system, RSE,
and RSA off.
If an error appears on the display,
see “CD/DVD Messages” in this
section.
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
If the Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) video screen is playing a
DVD movie and the ignition is
turned to LOCK and then back to
ACCESSORY, RUN, or START,
the RSE screen does not turn back
on automatically. To view the movie
on the RSE video screen:
. Press O located on the
remote control, then press r,
to continue the movie from
where it was stopped.
. Press r screen button on the
navigation screen, to continue
the movie from where it was
stopped.
. Eject and replace the DVD
movie from the navigation
system, which starts the
movie from the beginning.
DVD Menu Options
Once a DVD starts to play, the
menu options automatically
appears. To display the menu
choices while a DVD is playing in
full screen, press anywhere on the
screen.
There are three pages of menu
options. Press the arrows to use all
of the menu screen buttons. Menu
options are available when they are
highlighted. Some menu options are
only available when the DVD is not
playing.

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Full: Press to remove all menu
options from the display. Press
anywhere on the screen to display
the menu options.
Cursor: Press to access the cursor
menu. The arrows and other cursor
options allow you to navigate the
DVD menu options. The cursor
menu options are only available
if a DVD has a menu.
q, Q , r , R (Arrow Buttons):
Use these arrow buttons to move
around the DVD menu.
Enter: Press to select the
highlighted option.
Return: Press to go back to the
previous DVD menu.
Back: Press to go back to the main
DVD display screen.
Move: Press to move the cursor
buttons back and forth from the
bottom-right corner to the top-left
corner of the screen.
j / r (Pause/Play): Press to
pause the DVD. This button will
then change to the play button.
Press to play the DVD.
RANDOM:
1. Press to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential
order.
2. Press it again to turn off random
play. This button is not available
for DVD video.
c (Stop):
1. Press to stop play of the DVD.
2. Press to continue playing the
DVD from where the DVD was
stopped.
3. Press twice to return to the
beginning of the DVD.
r (Rewind): Press and hold to
rewind through the scene, chapters,
and titles. This button may not
work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
[ (Forward): Press and hold to
advance rapidly through the scene,
chapters, and titles. This button may
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
Top Menu: Press to display the
first menu of the DVD. This button
is not available on all DVDs.
Menu: Press to display the DVD
menu of the current area of the DVD
that is playing. This button is not
available for DVD audio.
Search: Press to display the title
search screen. The keyboard allows
you to type in the title number of the
title that you would like to watch.
Setup: Press to display the DVD
Setup screen. This button is only
available when the DVD is not
playing. The DVD Setup screen
allows you to change the
brightness, contrast, and mode,
change the viewing on the monitor,
and to change the initial settings;
language, parental level, and
aspect.

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! (Brightness): Press the
arrows to increase or decrease the
brightness of the navigation screen.
_ (Contrast): Press the arrows to
increase or decrease the contrast of
the navigation screen.
Auto (Automatic): Press
this button for the system to
automatically adjust the navigation
screen background depending on
exterior lighting conditions.
Night: Press this button and the
system makes the navigation screen
background darken.
Day: Press this button and the
system makes the navigation screen
background brighten.
Monitor: From the DVD Setup
screen, press this button to adjust
the viewing angle of the DVD on
the navigation screen. This is not
available on all DVDs.
Press e to close the screen in from
the left and right sides.
Press J to fill the screen on the
left and right sides.
Press d to fill the screen on the
top and bottom.
Initial Settings: From the DVD
Setup screen, press to change
audio, subtitle, and menu
languages, parental level, and
to view the aspect of the DVD.
The movie must be stopped to
use this menu. These settings
are not available on all DVDs.
Audio Language: Press English,
Francais, or Espanol to change the
language that you are listening to.
Subtitle Language: Press English,
Francais, or Espanol to change the
language of the subtitles.
Menu Language: Press English,
Francais, or Espanol to change the
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Parental Level: Press to change
the rating level to only allow the
play of DVDs with a certain rating.
The rating selection is 1 through 8,
with 1 being a G rating. If the 1 is
selected, any DVD with a rating
above G will not be able to be
viewed without entering a password.
When the parental level screen is
first entered a keyboard appears
on the display and a four-digit
password needs to be created.
Type in a password that you will
be able to remember. Once the
password is created, you can then
select a rating level.
If you would like to change the
rating level, press the Parental
Level button, then press the
Password button. Type in the
password and then change the
rating level.
If the password has been forgotten,
contact your dealer.
This may not be available on
all DVDs.
Aspect: Press to change the
aspect ratio of the DVD. This may
not be available on all DVDs.
Audio:
1. Press to display the audio
stream number and to change
the language heard.
2. Repeatedly press to toggle
through the available languages.
This may not be available on
all DVDs. This button is not
available when the DVD is
stopped.
Subtitle:
1. Press to play back the video
with subtitles.
2. Repeatedly press to toggle
through the available languages.
3. To turn the subtitles off, press
this button until Off is selected.
This button is not available when
the DVD is stopped. This may
not be available on all DVDs.
Angle:
1. Press to adjust the viewing
angle of the DVD.
2. Repeatedly press to toggle
through the angles. This button
is not available when the DVD
is stopped. This may not be
available on all DVDs.
q Page: Press to go to the
previous scene. This button is not
available when the DVD is stopped.
This button is not available for DVD
video.

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If the surface is soiled, see “Care of
Your CDs and DVDs” in the Index of
the vehicle's owner manual.
If there is no apparent damage, try a
known good CD or DVD.
Notice: If a label is added to a CD
or DVD, or more than one CD or
DVD is inserted into the slot at a
time, or an attempt is made to
play scratched or damaged CDs
or DVDs, the player could be
damaged. While using the CD
or DVD player, use only CDs or
DVDs in good condition without
any label, load one CD or DVD at
a time, and keep the player and
the loading slot free of foreign
materials, liquids, and debris.
Do not add any label to a CD or
DVD, it could get caught in the
player. If a CD or DVD is recorded
on a personal computer and a
description label is needed, try
labeling the top of the recorded CD
or DVD with a soft marker.
USB Host Support
The USB connector uses the
USB 2.0.
USB Supported Devices
. USB flash sticks or pen drives.
. Portable USB Hard Drives.
Special care needs to be taken
related to the power source
of these devices (USB bus
powered vs. external power).
. Portable media adapters that
support SD Flash, Compact
Flash, or SD Micro.
Depending on the USB mass
storage device, some devices might
not be recognized. The supported
file formats for USB devices are
.mp3 and .wma files.
Music can be played directly from
the USB device and controlled
through MP3 control functions
and menu.
Playing from USB
Content can also be played directly
from the USB device.
The USB port is located, depending
on the vehicle, in the center console
or instrument panel in the APO
connection on the passenger side.
The USB icon displays when the
USB device connected.
To play a USB device:
. Connect the USB and it begins
to play.
. Press AUDIO until AUX tab is
selected, then press the USB
screen button. The audio source
options under AUX menu will
vary based on your Navigation
model.

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While the USB source is active,
use the following to operate USB
function:
k (Play/Pause): Press to start,
pause, or resume play of the current
media source.
r (Seek/Forward):
1. Press to seek to the next track.
2. Press and hold to advance
quickly through playback.
3. Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
r (Seek/Reverse):
1. Press to seek to the beginning
of the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing
for less than five seconds, the
previous track plays. If playing
longer than five seconds, the
current track restarts.
2. Press and hold to reverse
quickly through playback.
3. Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
TUNE: Turn to go to the next or
previous track.
USB Music Menu: See USB Music
Menu following for more information.
USB Music Menu
Once the USB has been connected,
the main music menu appears.
Select any of the following buttons
on the USB Music Menu:
Files/Folders/Playlists: Select
to view the playlists stored on the
USB. Select a folder/playlist to
view a list of all songs in the folder/
playlist. Select a song from the list.
Once selected, Files/Folders/
Playlists Mode displays. The playlist
option would only be available if the
device has playlist.
To use the USB music menu:
1. Press on the center button
to go to the main list menu.
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2. Once the disc has been read
into the system, press USB.
3. Press Files, Folders, or Playlists
to show a list of songs stored on
the USB device.
4. Press to play the desired song.

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Press the single scroll arrows on
the side of the screen to scroll
through the list. Pressing the double
scroll arrows will scroll the list in
10 percent increments.
Eject: Press when USB is to be
removed. A message displays to
safely remove it.
If the USB is disconnected without
pressing Eject, the files could
become corrupted.

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Playing from an iPod®
iPod®
is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
This feature supports the following
iPod models:
. iPod (5th generation)
. iPod Nano (1st generation
. iPod Nano (2nd generation)
. iPod Nano (3rd generation)
. iPod Classic
. iPod Touch
Video streaming or album art will
not be supported from the iPod.
For proper operation, make sure the
iPod has the latest firmware from
Apple®
. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes®
application.
For more information, visit
www.apple.com/itunes
To connect and control an iPod,
connect one end of the standard
iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock
connector. Connect the other end to
the USB port, located in the center
console.
iPod music information displays
on the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
system.
The iPod battery recharges
automatically while the ignition
is on or in the accessory position.
When the ignition is turned off while
an iPod is connected using the iPod
USB cable, the iPod battery stops
charging and the iPod automatically
turns off.
If the iPod is a model that is not
supported, it can still be listened
to in the vehicle by connecting it
to the Auxiliary Input Jack using a
standard 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo
cable. See Auxiliary Devices on
page 41.
iPod Music Menu
Once the iPod has been connected,
the main music menu appears.
Select any of the following buttons
on the iPod Music Menu to display
the corresponding screen:
Playlist:
1. Select to view the playlists that
have been stored on the iPod.
2. Select a playlist name to view a
list of all songs in the playlist.
3. Select the desired song from
the list. Once a song has been
selected “Playlist Mode” appears
on the iPod main screen to show
that music is playing from a
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Artist:
1. Select to view the artists that
have been stored on the iPod.
2. Select an artist name to view a
list of all songs by the artist.
3. Select the desired song from
the list. Once a song has been
selected “Artist Mode” appears
on the iPod main screen to show
that music is being played from
a specific artist.
Album:
1. Select to view the albums that
have been stored on the iPod.
2. Select an album name to view a
list of all songs on the album.
3. Select the desired song from
the list. Once a song has been
selected “Album Mode” appears
on the iPod main screen to show
that music is being played from
a specific album.
Genres:
1. Select to view the genres that
have been stored on the iPod.
2. Select a genre name to view a
list of all songs of that genre.
3. Select the desired song from
the list. Once a song has been
selected “Genre Mode” appears
on the iPod main screen to show
that music is being played from
a specific genre.
Composers:
1. Select to view the composers
that have been stored on
the iPod.
2. Select a composer name to
view a list of all songs of that
composer.
3. Select the desired song from
the list. Once a song has been
selected “Composer Mode”
appears on the iPod main
screen to show that music is
being played from a specific
composer.
Audio Books:
1. Select to view the audio books
that have been stored on
the iPod.
2. Select an audio book name to
view a list of all songs of that
genre.
3. Select the desired song from
the list. Once a song has been
selected “Audio Book Mode”
appears on the iPod main
screen.
Audio Book will only appear as a
valid category if this option is on
the iPod.
Podcasts:
1. Select to view the podcasts that
have been stored on the iPod.
2. Select a name to view a list of all
songs of that genre.
3. Select the desired song from
the list. Once a song has been
selected “Podcast Mode”
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Podcasts will only appear as a valid
category if this option is on the iPod.
To use the iPod music menu:
1. Press on the center button to go
to the main list menu.
2. Press Files, Folders, or Playlists
to show a list of songs stored on
the iPod device.
3. Press to play the desired song.
Eject iPod: Select to remove the
iPod. If the iPod is disconnected
without selecting this button, the
files on the iPod could be corrupted.

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Audio Book
Audiobooks can be downloaded
from iTunes®
or if in .mp3.
After inserting the USB or iPod, the
following screen displays:
1. Press on the center button to go
to the main list menu.
2. Press on Audiobooks or
Podcasts to show a list of the
media stored on the iPod device.
3. Press to play the desired media.

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Auxiliary Devices
The navigation system has an
auxiliary input jack located in the
upper right corner of the faceplate.
This is not an audio output; do not
plug the headphone set into the
front auxiliary input jack. You can
however, connect an external audio
device such as an iPod, laptop
computer, MP3 player, CD changer,
or cassette tape player, etc. to the
auxiliary input jack for use as
another source for audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set
up any auxiliary device while
the vehicle is in P (Park).
See “Defensive Driving” in the
Index of your vehicle's owner
manual for more information on
driver distraction.
If the vehicle has rear audio/video
input jacks, located in the rear of the
center console, they can be used
as another source for audio/video
listening.
To use a portable audio player,
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable
to the auxiliary input jack. When a
device is connected, the system
will detect and automatically begin
playing audio from the device over
the vehicle's speakers.
If a device is connected and you are
listening to another source (FM, CD,
MP3, etc.), press AUDIO then press
it repeatedly until AUX is selected
or press the AUX screen button.
An auxiliary device must be
connected for the AUX screen
button to appear as an option to
select or the vehicle must have
rear auxiliary jacks. See “Rear Seat
Entertainment System” in the Index
of your vehicle's owner manual
for more information on the rear
auxiliary jacks.
Navigation
Using the Navigation
System
This section presents basic
information needed to operate
the navigation system.
Use the control buttons located on
the navigation system along with
the available touch-sensitive screen
buttons on the navigation screen to
operate the system. See “Control
Buttons” for more information.
Once the vehicle is moving, various
functions will be disabled to reduce
driver distractions.
Control Buttons
The following buttons are located on
the navigation system:
O (Power/Volume):
1. Press to turn the system on
and off.
2. Turn increase or decrease the
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Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Letters of the alphabet, symbols,
punctuation, and numbers, when
available, displays on the navigation
screen as an alpha or numeric
keyboard. The alpha keyboard
displays when the system requires
entry of a city or street name.
All characters are touch-sensitive
screen buttons. Press on a
character to select it.
A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select this
screen button to select letters with
accent symbols. This button may
toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet): Select this screen
button to select letters from the
alphabet. This button may toggle
to A-Y.
0-9 (Numbers): Select this screen
button to select numbers.
U (Space): Select the space
screen button to enter a space
between characters or the words
of a name.
q (Backspace): Select the
backspace screen button if an
incorrect character has been
selected.
To make name selections easier,
the system only highlights the
characters that can follow the last
one entered. For example, if a Z is
entered, a T may not be available
for selection.
If a name does not display after
entry, it may need to be entered
differently, the map DVD disc may
not contain that information, or the
correct search area has not been
selected. See Database Coverage
Explanations on page 81 for more
information or Destination on
page 65 to change the search area.
Maps
This section includes basic
information needed to know
about the map database.
Map Coverage
The maps are stored on a DVD.
The 48 contiguous United States,
along with Hawaii, Alaska, and
portions of Canada are contained
on one disc.
Refer to the “Navigation System
Map Disc” manual to view a detailed
explanation of map coverage and
detailed city lists in each region.
This manual will be in the map DVD
case when the vehicle is delivered
from the factory.
Installing the DVD Map Disc
When a DVD Map Disc is installed,
noise from the disc may occur, this
is normal system operation.
The navigation system in this
vehicle uses a DVD to store map
information. When the system loads
data from the disc, you may hear
a very slight buzz sound from the
navigation system. The sound is
similar to that of a CD player
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This is normal operation and may
occur more frequently with the use
of XM NavTraffic.
Your dealer may have installed the
map DVD. If the map DVD was not
installed, do the following to load it:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press O to turn the navigation
system on or press the NAV,
DEST, or MENU control button.
If MENU is selected, press and
hold until the Nav screen is
active, or press on the Nav tab
manually.
3. Press OK to agree to the
Caution screen, if it appears.
If the map is in split screen
mode, you must push the Nav
screen button to get the full map
screen.
A. Map DVD Slot
4. Press Insert Map Disc.
The screen tilts to access
the map DVD slot.
5. Load the map DVD partway into
the slot. The system pulls it in.
6. Once the map DVD is loaded,
press the Close screen button.
The screen closes
7. Set the search area. See
“Setting the Search Area” under
Using the Navigation System on
page 41 for more information.
Ejecting the DVD Map Disc
When the DVD map disc is not
loaded, you will not be able to use
the navigation portion of the system.
1. Press the MENU control button
to enter the Menu options, then
press it repeatedly until Nav
is selected or press the Nav
screen button.
2. Press Map Database
Information.
3. Press the Change screen button.
The screen tilts, exposing the
map DVD slot and the map DVD
ejects. Pull the disc out.
4. Press the Close screen button.
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Handling the DVD Map Disc
When handling the DVD map disc,
be careful of the following:
. Handle the disc very carefully
to avoid contamination or flaws.
Signals may not read out
properly if the disc gets
contaminated or flawed.
. If the disc gets soiled, use a
soft cloth to gently wipe it out
from the center of the disc
to the outside. Do not use
photographic record cleaner,
solvents, or other cleaners.
. Do not use the disc to rest on
while writing or drawing using
any writing utensil or attach a
seal to any of the sides or
the disc.
. Do not keep the disc in direct
sunlight, high temperatures,
or humidity.
. After using the disc, place it
back into the original case.
DVD Map Disc Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the
display and/or the disc comes out,
it could be for one of the following
reasons:
. If the map DVD disc was
installed into the audio
CD/ video DVD slot.
See “Installing DVD Map
Disc” in this section.
. It is very hot. When the
temperature returns to normal,
the disc should work.
. You are driving on a very rough
road. When the road becomes
smoother, the disc should work.
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
. The air is very humid. If so, wait
about an hour and try again.
Map Adjustments
The system allows you to adjust
the scale of view on the map. Also,
as you drive, the map will scroll
automatically based on the direction
of travel.
Map Scales
V / U (Zoom In/Zoom Out):
Press the zoom in or out screen
buttons
or the scale on the bar to change
the level of map detail. The scale
appears on the screen once the
zoom in or zoom out screen buttons
are selected. The system adjusts
the map accordingly. The scale of
a map can range from 50 m (150 ft)
to 400 km (250 mi). To change from
English or metric, see “Driver
Information Center, DIC Operation
and Displays” in the Index of your
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Scrolling the Map
Press anywhere on the map screen
and the scroll symbol appears. Use
this feature to scroll across the map.
Move your finger in any direction
on the map screen and the map
continues to scroll in that direction
until you remove your finger.
If scrolling while the vehicle is in
P (Park), the system will scroll
initially at a slower rate. It increases
if you continue pressing on the map
screen.
If scrolling while the vehicle is in
motion, you have one scroll speed
and a limited distance to scroll.
You have to keep pressing on the
map screen to scroll for a longer
distance.
If you have used the scroll feature to
scroll the map and the vehicle icon
becomes lost, press NAV to return
to the current vehicle location on
the map.
You can use the scroll feature
on the map to set a destination.
See “Pick from Map” under
Destination on page 65 for more
information.
When scrolling on the map without a
planned route, press Go to calculate
the route from your current position
to the destination mark.
Navigation Symbols
The following symbols are the most
common symbols that appear on a
map screen.
The vehicle is shown as this
symbol. It indicates the current
position and heading direction
of the vehicle on the map.
The destination symbol appears
on the map, after a route has
been planned, marking the final
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The waypoint symbol displays on
the map after a waypoint has been
added to the route.
The waypoint symbol is numbered
from one through three depending
on how many intermediate
waypoints have been set.
The distance to destination symbol
indicates the distance to the final
destination.
This symbol only appears when
time is not available or when you
are scrolling on the map.
The distance and time to destination
symbol indicates the distance and
the estimated time remaining to the
final destination.
The straight line to distance symbol
indicates the straight-line distance
to the destination.
This symbol appears before you
start driving on the route or if you
are on a road where navigation
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The north up symbol indicates the
map with North Up, known as North
Up mode.
While in North Up mode, the vehicle
icon follows the north direction
on the map regardless of which
direction the vehicle is traveling.
Select this screen symbol to switch
between North Up and Heading Up
modes.
The heading up symbol indicates
the map with the vehicle travel
direction up, known as Heading
Up mode.
The shaded triangle indicates the
North direction. While in Heading
Up mode, the direction the vehicle
is traveling will always be at the top
of the map screen. The vehicle icon
always heads in the direction the
vehicle is traveling. Select this
screen symbol to switch between
Heading Up and North Up modes.
The No GPS symbol appears when
the vehicle is not receiving a Global
Positioning System (GPS) satellite
signal.
See Global Positioning System
(GPS) on page 78 for more
information.
Select the Mark screen button to
store the location on the screen in
your address book.
The system automatically stores
the point in the address book. See
“Adding Destinations to the Address
Book” under Destination on page 65
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Displaying Points of Interest (POI)
on the Map Screen
Select the POI screen button to
display or delete POI icons from
the map.
Displaying POI icons on the
map let you know where POIs
(i.e. restaurants, gas stations, etc.)
are located. This screen appears
after selecting the POI screen
button.
Select one of the POI categories to
display or to delete POI icons from
the map screen. Once a category
has been selected, the POI icon
displays at the top of the screen.
Five categories can be selected
to display on the map screen.
When a category is selected those
POI icons display on the map. Press
the POI screen button again to add
more POI icons.
More: Select to view more POI
categories.
POI Close to: Once a category has
been selected, press this button to
display the list of available POIs for
the selected POI categories. The list
provides the POI icon, the name,
the direction, and the distance to
the POI from the vehicles current
position. Use the scroll arrows to
move up and down the list. Use
the Sort by DIST. (distance), Icon,
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Go: Press this button, located next
to the desired POI, to make this POI
a destination or a waypoint.
Select a POI name to receive
information about the POI. From
this screen you can select: Add to
Address Book, Go, Map, or Call
(if OnStar®
personal calling is
activated).
Add to Address Book: Press to
add this POI to the address book.
See “Nav” under Navigation Menu
on page 52 for information on
editing address book entries.
Go: Press to make this POI a
destination or a waypoint.
Call: Select to initiate a call using
the OnStar Hands-Free system.
The Call button is only available if
OnStar personal calling is activated.
For more information about OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, see the OnStar
Owner Guide.
Map: Press to display the map
showing the location of the POI.
Show: Select to update the map
screen and the list, once a category
has been selected.
Show POI: Select ON to display
the POI icons on the map screen.
Select OFF to remove the POI icons
from the map screen.
List all Categories: Select to list
all POIs sorted alphabetically.
Clear: To delete a category, do one
of the following:
. Delete the last added POI
category, select the Clear screen
button.
. Delete a specific POI category:
1. Select the category.
2. Select the subcategory.
3. A pop-up confirmation
displays. Select the Delete
screen button, the map
screen displays with that
POI category deleted.
Clear All: Select to clear all
selected POI categories. A pop-up
confirmation displays. Select the
Delete screen button, the map
screen displays with all POI
categories deleted.

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Driving on a Route
When a destination has been routed
and you are driving on route, the
map screen automatically displays
the next maneuver.
This next maneuver pop-up displays
the next maneuver direction and
how many miles or kilometers you
are from it.
Dual Mode
The Dual Mode symbol displays
when the screen is in dual mode.
Dual mode displays the route on
half of the screen and a maneuver
or Interstate Exit list on the other
half. The Interstate Exit list advises
of approaching exits. Press this
button to switch between dual
screen and full screen which
displays the entire route.
When approximately 0.08 km
(1/2 mi) from the next maneuver,
or two miles while on expressways,
the screen displays the name and a
detailed view of the next maneuver.

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Press the dual mode button to hide
the detailed turn maneuver view for
this maneuver only.
Auto Reroute
When the destination is set and
you are off the planned route, the
system automatically plans a new
route and begins to reroute. The
new route becomes highlighted on
the screen.
Traveling Across Regions
If you plan to drive across many
states, you may have to change
the region selected to represent the
area you are traveling to. To change
the region:
. Change the selected region
in the search area when you
get closer to your destination.
See Destination on page 65.
. Change the selected region in
the search area when entering
your destination and route
settings. See Destination on
page 65.
For example, if you were
traveling from Michigan to
Florida, change the region
currently selected in the
search area to Florida. Enter
a destination in Florida under
the Destination Entry menu.
Navigation Menu
Press the MENU control button
to adjust several of the system's
features and preferences. The last
selected menu screen is the screen
that displays; Sound, Radio, Nav
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Sound
Press the MENU control button to
enter the Menu options, then press
it repeatedly until Sound is selected
or press the Sound screen button to
make speaker and equalization or
DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
adjustments. See AM-FM Radio on
page 14 for more information.
Radio
Press the MENU control button to
enter the Menu options, then press
it repeatedly until Radio is selected
or press the Radio screen button to
make changes for radio information
displayed, preset pages, XM™
categories, and Automatic Volume
Control. See AM-FM Radio on
page 14 for more information.
Nav (Navigation)
Press the MENU control button to
enter the Menu options, then press
it repeatedly until Nav is selected or
press the Nav screen button.
Off-Road Mode
To turn the Off-Road Mode on or off:
1. Press the MENU control button.
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3. Press # (Off-Road Mode) On or
Off screen buttons. The active
button highlights.
When the off-road mode is
turned on, the navigation system
shows the path being traveled
by the vehicle when not on a
marked road. This path is a
simulation since the map
database coverage will not
have these roads on the DVD.
This path is stored in the
navigation system's memory,
see “Previous Destination”
under Destination on page 65
for more information.
Voice Prompt
> Voice Prompt: Press to change
the volume of the voice prompts or
to turn the voice prompts on and off.
Voice Prompt Volume: Press +
or − to increase or to decrease the
volume of the voice prompts.
Turn voice turn instruction: Press
ON or OFF to turn voice instructions
on and off while traveling on a
planned route.
Route Preference
Press % (Route Preference) to
change route options when the
system calculates a route.
Allow highway: Allows the system
to use major roads when calculating
a planned route.
Allow toll road: Allows the system
to use toll roads when calculating a
planned route.
Allow ferry: Allows the system
to use ferries when calculating a
planned route.
Allow time and seasonal
restricted road: Allows the system
to use time restricted and seasonal
roads when calculating a planned
route.
Edit Address Book
How to Add
To add an address to the address
book, see “Adding Destinations
to the Address Book” under
Destination on page 65.

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Edit/View
To edit the name of an
address book:
1. Select the MENU control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select * (Edit/View
Address Book).
4. Select the Address book entry.
5. Press the Name screen button
and use the alpha keyboard to
edit or add the name.
6. Press OK to save your changes.
To add or change the phone number
of an address book entry:
1. Select the MENU control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select the * (Edit/View Address
Book) screen button.
4. Select the address book entry to
change.
5. Press Phone # and use the
numeric keyboard to input or
change the phone number.
6. Press OK to save your changes.
To change the map icon of an
address book entry:
1. Select the MENU control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select the * screen button.
4. Select the address book entry to
change.
5. Select the Icon screen button.
6. Select an icon from the list.
To add a voice tag to an address
book entry:
1. Select the MENU control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select the * screen button.
4. Select the Add Voice tag screen
button.
5. The system will ask for you to
state the name. You will have
five seconds to state the name.
The system responds back with
the name.
To delete an address book entry:
1. Select the MENU control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select the * screen button.
4. Select the address book entry to
delete.
5. Press Delete to delete the
address book entry.

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To delete the entire address book:
1. Select the MENU control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select the * screen button.
4. Select the address book entry to
delete.
5. Press and hold Delete until the
delete all address book entries
pop-up confirmation displays.
Select Yes to delete; select No
to cancel the operation.
Map Database Information
To change the map DVD and to
view the coverage areas of the
map DVD:
1. Press the MENU control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select Map Database
Information.
Change: Press to eject or change
the map DVD. The screen tilts,
exposing the map DVD slot and,
if loaded, the map DVD will eject.
Pull the map DVD out. Insert the
map DVD partway into the slot.
The system pulls it in.
A. Map DVD Slot
Once the map DVD is loaded press
the Close screen button. The screen
closes.
Once the screen is closed press OK
to proceed to the navigation system.
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Coverage: Press to view the areas
covered by the map DVD.
Press the arrows to view each
region of the map DVD. The screen
displays the major cities for the
selected region.
XM NavTraffic™
(USA and Canada)
The vehicle's navigation system
may have an XM NavTraffic™
receiver. XM NavTraffic™ is a
subscription service provided
via XM™ Satellite Radio. XM
NavTraffic™ provides real-time
traffic information fully integrated
to the navigation system to display
current traffic conditions for a
driver’s chosen route and
surrounding area. XM NavTraffic™
allows drivers to make the most
informed, timesaving routing
decisions.
If the Traffic screen button is
pressed or if an attempt is made
to turn on the traffic display in the
Navigation Setup Menu without
a subscription, a warning screen
displays indicating that XM traffic
is not activated.
Three types of traffic information for
major roadways are displayed on
the navigation system:
. Unscheduled traffic incident
data, such as accidents and
disabled vehicles
. Scheduled traffic incident data,
such as road construction and
road closures
. Traffic flow information (rate of
speed data)

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Traffic information is delivered
to the vehicle by the XM™ Radio
satellites. XM NavTraffic™ makes it
possible for the navigation system
to provide continuously updated
traffic information personalized for
a driver’s needs.
XM NavTraffic™ currently
broadcasts the traffic information
for many markets nationally, and
the service may be available in
more cities in the future. Visit
www.xmnavtraffic.com for more
details on local coverage.
A service fee is required in order
to receive the XM NavTraffic™
service.
Turning XM NavTraffic™ On
and Off
To turn traffic on or off:
1. Press the MENU control button,
then press it repeatedly until Nav
is selected or press the Nav
screen button.
2. Press the Traffic Options button.
3. Press the Traffic button. This
button is highlighted when it is
active.
Selecting Alert for Approaching
Traffic Events enables the
system to show a pop-up screen
that notifies of possible traffic
issues ahead.
When this feature is highlighted,
while traveling on a route,
accidents located on the route
are indicated and can be
avoided.
Traffic Icon
The Traffic Icon appears on the
Traffic Tab, next to the word
Traffic, when traffic is found in
the local area.

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The Traffic Icon has three different condition displays. These are:
Condition Traffic Status Icon
No XM NavTraffic™ subscription.
No Traffic is found in the local area.
The Traffic Feature is turned off.
Traffic events are in the area, but
none are on route.
Traffic events are on route.
Locations and Information of
Traffic Conditions
The system may take some time
to sort the information. The list of
traffic conditions display in the order
of distance from the vehicle, at a
minimum of approximately 16 mi
(25 km). If traveling on a planned
route, the list can be filtered to see
traffic conditions along the planned
route. Not all traffic conditions may
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To view the traffic condition location
and information on the map:
1. Press NAV, then press it
repeatedly until Traffic is
selected, or press the Traffic
screen button. A list of traffic
conditions with the direction
and distance from the vehicle's
current position displays.
2. Select a traffic condition to get
more detailed information of the
event.
Options
Select the Options screen button.
A Traffic Options menu displays.
Select the desired traffic related
option.
Traffic: Select to enable or disable
the traffic function.
Show Traffic ICONS: Select to
display traffic icons on the map
screen. This function allows which
traffic information displays.
Traffic Flow Status — Use this
button to enable or disable the
green, yellow, red and orange
arrows shown beside the roads
and used to show the traffic flow
or extent of a traffic event.
. Black indicates a closed road
segment.
. Red indicates significantly
impaired traffic flow with average
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. Yellow indicates slightly impaired
traffic flow with average speed
between 25 and 45 mph.
. Green indicates normal traffic
flow with average speed above
45 mph.
Traffic flow data arrows display
on the map when scaled up to
eight miles.
Closed Road, Traffic Delays,
Incidents, and Advisories — These
four screen buttons are used to turn
on and to show traffic event icons
that appear on the map screens.
Traffic Event Display Categories
The following are traffic condition
categories and symbols that can
appear on the display:
q (Road Closed): Road and/or
ramps closed.
o / n (Stopped/Slow Traffic):
Traffic stopped, stop and go traffic,
delayed and congested traffic.
p (Alert): Object in the roadway,
disabled vehicle, or dangerous road
conditions.
t (Accident): Roadway obstructed
due to accident.
s (Road Works): Delayed traffic
due to construction.
j (Road Condition): Delayed or
stopped traffic, lane blocked or
closed due to a road condition.
k (Weather): Heavy rain, snow,
or fog weather condition.
m (Parking): Available
parking area.
l (Information): Special event,
general information, or warning.
Alert for Approaching Traffic
Events: When On, if an
approaching traffic event is within
the alert range, one of two traffic
alert pop-up screens display:
. With no route planned, while
on expressways, Approaching
Traffic Event without Avoid
screen displays.
. With route planned, Traffic Event
on Route screen displays.
If the Alert for Approaching Traffic
Events is Off, the alert pop-up
screen does not display and no
voice announcement when
approaching traffic.

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On-Route
Select the On Route screen button
to display all events ahead on the
current active route. If no traffic
events have been reported on route,
this list will be empty.
Avoid List
Press to show previously avoided
incidences. Select an incidence
to cancel it from being on the
avoided list.
Scrolling to Traffic Events on
the Map
While scrolling the map, traffic
condition icons may appear.
To receive information about the
traffic condition, place the cross
hairs over the traffic condition icon.
After selecting the Info (information)
screen button, the type of traffic
condition, the street name, and a
description of the traffic condition
displays. See “Scrolling the Map”
under Maps on page 43 for more
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Press NAV to return to the normal
full map screen.
Detailed Traffic Event Screens
There are different types of detailed
traffic event screens. Each screen is
a variance of the one shown on the
Traffic Event Screen.
Traffic Event Screen
The Traffic Event screen can be
displayed by:
. Scrolling to an event on the map
and then pressing Info.
. Selecting a traffic event listed on
the Traffic Event List screen.
. Selecting a traffic event listed on
the Traffic On Route Screen.
Back, Map, More, and Avoid
These buttons have common
functions across all three Detailed
Traffic Event screens.
Back: Press to return to the
previous screen.
Map: Press to show the related
traffic event on the map. If selected,
the Map Traffic Event Icon screen
displays.
More: Press to display more of the
traffic event description.
Avoid: This button is used to avoid
the location of an event on the
route. If selected, a new route is
calculated and the related traffic
event is avoided. After the new
route has been calculated, the
navigation system goes to the
full map screen and shows the
new route.
The Avoid button is only available if
the route ahead and in the Traffic
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Traffic Voice Prompts
If the voice prompts are on,
whenever an Alert for Approaching
Traffic is displayed, the system
gives the related voice prompt.
The content of the voice prompt
depends on actual traffic event data.
The RPT (Repeat) control button
is for navigation traffic maneuvers
only. It is not used to repeat traffic
prompts. During a traffic voice
prompt, if RPT is pressed, the
current prompt playback cancels.
Anything that cancels the Alert for
Approaching Traffic, also cancels
the related voice prompt.
Traffic prompts are disabled during
OnStar®
or Voice Recognition
activity.
Display
Press the MENU control button to
enter the Menu options, then press
it repeatedly until Display is selected
or press the Display screen button.
Display Off
Press to turn the display off.
Press any control button to view
the display.
Brightness/Contrast/Mode
Press this screen button to change
the brightness, contrast, and mode
of the display.
] (Brightness): Press + or − to
increase or decrease the brightness
of the screen.
_ (Contrast): Press + or − to
increase or decrease the contrast of
the screen.
Auto (Automatic): Press so the
system will automatically adjust the
screen background depending on
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At night, the brightness can be
adjusted with the vehicle dimming
knob near the headlamp switch.
Night: Press to make the map
background darker.
Day: Press to make the map
background brighter.
Setting the Clock
Press the MENU control button
to enter the menu options, then
press it repeatedly until the time is
selected or press the time screen
button, then press the Set screen
button.
Hours: Press − or + to decrease or
increase the hours.
Minutes: Press − or + to decrease
or increase the minutes.
12/24 Format: Select the 12 screen
button for standard time; select the
24 screen button for military time.
Destination
Press the DEST control button
to access the Destination Entry
screen. From this screen, select
from several options to plan a route
by entering destination points.
Search Area
The Destination Entry screen
allows you to select the area
included in the search for your
destination. A map that divides the
48 contiguous United States, along
with Hawaii, Alaska, and a part of
Canada into 14 regions is displayed.
Before selecting a method of
destination entry, review the
search area map to make sure
your destination is located in the
highlighted region.

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Press the Change Search Area
screen button to view the Search
Area screen. Press the numbered
screen button to the left of the
search area map that corresponds
with the numbered region and to
view a list of states included in
the region selected. The selected
area highlights on the map. Press
the down arrow to select CAN
(Canada). Press the back screen
button to return to the Destination
Entry screen and to store the
selected region.
To enter a destination, choose from
one of the following destination
entry methods:
Address Entry
6 Address Entry: The address
entry destination method allows
you to enter an address by
providing the system with a city
name or a street name.
If you are having trouble finding a
city or a street name:
. Input the street name first
instead of the city name, or
vice versa.
. Input more characters or reduce
the amount of characters to
reduce or expand the available
options.
To enter a destination by entering
the city name first:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select 6 (Address Entry).
3. Select the City name screen
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4. Enter the city name or press the
Last 5 Cities screen button.
The Last 5 Cities screen
displays a list of the last five city
names that had been entered.
Select a city from the list and it
appears in the City name area.
If using the alpha keyboard,
finish entering the city name.
If five or fewer names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with
a number in it, it represents
the number of available cities.
Select this button to view the
list and select a city.
5. Once a city has been selected
the Street name category will
automatically be selected for
entry.
Start entering the street name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the
number of available streets.
Select this button to view the list.
6. Select the street name with the
correct prefix (Dr., Ln, St., etc.)
from the list.
7. Once a street has been
selected, the numeric keyboard
displays, allowing you to enter
the house number. The system
displays the house number
range that is available for the
street.
8. Select Go. The map screen, with
the destination marked, displays.
9. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
10. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.
To enter a destination by entering
the street name first:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select the 6 screen button.
3. Select the Street screen
button and start entering the
street name.
If five or fewer names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the
number of available streets.
Select this button to view the list.
4. Select the street name with
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5. Once a street has been selected
the City name category will
automatically be selected for
entry.
If five or fewer cities are
available for the selected street,
the system will display the list
of cities. If more than five cities
are available the system
displays the alpha keyboard.
Start entering the city name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with
a number in it, it represents
the number of available cities.
Select this button to view the
list and select a city.
6. Once a city has been selected,
the numeric keyboard displays,
allowing you to enter the house
number. The system displays
the house number range that is
available for the street.
7. Select Go. The map screen, with
the destination marked, displays.
8. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
9. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.
To enter a destination by entering a
cross street:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select the 6 screen button.
3. Select the Street screen
button and start entering the
street name.
If five or fewer names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the
number of available streets.
Select this button to view the list.
4. Select the desired street name
with the correct prefix from the
list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.).
5. Once a street has been selected
the Cross Street screen button
becomes available. Select the
Cross Street button and start
entering the cross street name.
If five or fewer names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with a
number in it, it represents the
number of available cross
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6. Select the street name with the
correct prefix from the list (Dr.,
Ln., St., etc.). An Information
screen automatically displays.
7. Select Go. The map screen, with
the destination marked, displays.
8. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
9. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.
Point of Interest (POI)
The Point of Interest (POI)
destination entry method allows
you to select a destination from
the POI list.
i Point of Interest: Press to
access the Point of Interest (POI)
screen. From this screen you
have two options to select/enter a
destination; enter the name using
the alpha keyboard or select a
category from the category list.
To use the point of interest
destination entry method by
entering the name:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select i (Point of Interest).
3. Enter the POI name.
If five or fewer names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, there
will be a screen button with
a number in it, it represents
the number of available POIs.
Select this button to view the list.
4. Select Go, located next to the
POI. The map screen, with the
destination marked, displays.
5. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
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6. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.
To use the point of interest
destination entry method by
selecting a category:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select i (Point of Interest).
3. Select Browse POI to view the
list of POI categories.
4. Select a category, and then a
sub-category.
The system displays available
POI names in the selected
sub-category or if the list is too
long the system displays the
alpha keyboard.
If the alpha keyboard is
displayed, enter the POI name
until a list of available POIs
appear. There is a screen button
with a number in it, it represents
the number of available POIs.
Select this button to view the
list and select the POI.
5. Select Go, located next to the
POI. The map screen, with the
destination marked, displays.
6. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
7. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.
Address Book
The address book entry method
allows you to select a destination by
selecting an address that has been
stored in your address book.
* Address Book: Press to access
the Address Book screen. From this
screen you can select an address
that already exists as the
destination.

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To use the address book entry
method:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select the * screen button.
A list of your address book
addresses will display.
3. Select Go, located next to the
destination. The map screen,
with the destination marked,
displays.
4. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
5. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.
See “Adding Destinations to the
Address Book” in this section.
OnStar®
Destination Download
OnStar®
Destination Download
(if equipped) is a service available
for OnStar* subscribers that makes
operating the navigation system
much simpler. It allows subscribers
to request and receive navigation
assistance on-the-go.
Using OnStar®
Destination
Download
Press the blue OnStar button
and an Advisor can locate a
point-of-interest or an address and
download the necessary information
or coordinates to the navigation
system. Once the destination is
downloaded, the navigation system
searches for the address in the
mapping disc's database. When the
address is found, it is shown on
your navigation system's screen
along with the buttons described
below.
OnStar Download Screen
. Select Go, the navigation
system calculates route(s).
Select a route (i.e. Shortest
Route), and Start Guidance.
. Select the Map screen button,
the navigation system displays
the Destination Map Screen.

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. Select the Call screen button,
the navigation system initiates a
call to your destination with your
Bluetooth phone (if available)
or OnStar Hands-Free Calling
(if minutes are available).
. Select Add to Address Book,
the navigation system copies the
downloaded destination to the
address book and displays the
new address book entry.
. Select Back, the navigation
system cancels the OnStar
Destination Download and
returns to the previous screen.
The downloaded address will
not be added to the previous
destinations.
Start Guidance Screen
Route Guidance Not Active
If an OnStar destination is
downloaded while route guidance
is not active, the navigation system
displays an OnStar Destination
Download Screen and operations
continues as outlined in the Using
OnStar Destination Download
section:
Route Guidance Active
If OnStar downloads a destination
while route guidance is already
active, the navigation system adds
the downloaded destination as the
next waypoint in the existing route.
All features such as Call and Add to
Address Book will be available for
the waypoint. Refer to the section
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Previous Destinations
Previous OnStar Destination
Downloads are saved under
Previous Destinations in the
navigation system where they
can be accessed or saved to
the address book.
Important Notes regarding OnStar
Destination Download:
. The map disc must be
installed in the radio for OnStar
Destination Download to
function.
. If the navigation system is
turned off when the destination
download is attempted, the
navigation system automatically
turns on and displays the OnStar
Destination Download Screen.
The radio remains on after the
download occurs.
. If the navigation system is
turned off when the destination
download is attempted, the
navigation system automatically
turns on and displays the OnStar
Destination Download Screen.
The radio remains on after the
download occurs.
. If OnStar downloads a
destination and the address
is not found in the mapping
disc’s database and routing by
coordinates is not available, the
Go and Map buttons gray out
and routing will not be available.
Press the OnStar button for
further assistance.
. The Call button grays out when
there is no phone number
available for your destination
and while connected to OnStar.
Map Destination Screen Functions
If the map screen is used to show
destination, it will have map screen
capabilities such as Go, Mark,
Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is
shown at the top of the screen.
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Getting Started on Your Route
Once you have entered a
destination there are several
functions that can be performed.
Press the DEST control button to
access the Route screen.
Turn List
Turn List: Press to view the list of
turn maneuvers for the entire route
and to avoid turns on the route.
Q / R (Scroll Arrows): Press the
arrows to scroll through the list of
maneuvers.
Avoid: Press this button, located
next to the adjacent street name, to
avoid the maneuver.
The map screen displays. Select the
Fastest, Shortest, or Other screen
buttons. Press Start Guidance.
The route re-calculates without
the selected avoided maneuver.
Avoid List: Press to cancel an
avoided turn. The list of selected
avoided turns display. Select the
turn to cancel the turn from being
avoided.
r (Route Preview): Press to
preview the entire route in either
direction.

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t (Reverse Skip) : Press to go
back to the start point or previous
waypoint.
q / r (Reverse Scroll): Press to
scroll to the start point or previous
waypoint. This button toggles
between slow and fast speed.
j (Pause): Press to pause the
route preview, while in reverse or
fast forward scroll.
r / [ (Fast Forward Scroll):
Press to scroll to the next
waypoint or to the final destination.
This button will toggle between slow
and fast speed.
u (Fast Forward Skip): Press to
go to the next waypoint or to the
final destination.
Detour
Detour: Select this button from the
Route screen, then select to detour
1 km, 3 km, or 5 km (1 mile, 3 miles,
or 5 miles) around the current route.
You may also select to detour
the whole route if necessary.
This option is only available while
you are driving on your current
planned route.
Voice Prompt
Select this button from the Route
screen to turn voice prompts on or
off and to change the volume of
voice prompts. See “Nav” under
Navigation Menu on page 52 for
more information.
Add Waypoint
Add Waypoint: Select this button
from the Route screen. This feature
allows you to add up to three
waypoints to the current route,
between your start point and final
destination. Once a waypoint has
been added, the points can be
edited or deleted.

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To add a waypoint:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select the Add Waypoint screen
button. This button only appears
if a route has been calculated.
3. Using the desired method of
entering a destination, enter
the waypoint. See “Destination”
previously for more information.
4. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
5. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
6. To add the second and third
waypoints, press DEST, then
select the Add screen button,
where you would like the next
waypoint to fall on the route.
7. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
8. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
To delete a waypoint from the
current route:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select the Delete screen button
for the desired waypoint to
delete.
3. The system displays a pop-up
confirmation message. Choose
Yes to delete the waypoint;
press No to cancel this
operation.
4. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
5. Select Start Guidance. You are
now ready to start the route.
Suspend Guidance
Press this button, from the Route
screen, to put the current route
on hold.
Resume Guidance
Press this button, from the Route
screen, to resume guidance on the
current route.
Cancel Guidance
Press this button, from the Route
screen, to cancel the current route.

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Adding Destinations to the
Address Book
There are two ways to add a
destination to the address book:
. To add the current final
destination to the address
book, press Mark from the
map screen. The system
automatically saves the final
destination information in the
address book.
. Press Add to Address
Book when available on
POI information screens,
Destination Entry screens,
or POI screens. The system
automatically saves this
information in the address book.
See “Nav” under Navigation Menu
on page 52 for information on
editing address book entries.
Adding or Changing Preset
Destinations
This feature allows you to add
or change one of five preset
destinations. When a destination
has been added as a preset
destination, it becomes available to
select from the Destination Entry
screen. See “Preset Destination”
previously for information on how
to select a preset destination as a
final destination.
To store the current final destination
as a preset destination:
1. Select Mark from the map
screen to add the current final
destination. The Address Book
screen appears.
2. Select Name. An
alpha-keyboard displays.
Enter the name.
3. Press and hold one of the
buttons at the bottom of
the screen until a pop-up
confirmation displays.
The name appears in that preset
destination screen button and is
now available to select from the
Destination Entry screen.

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To store an address book entry as a
preset destination:
1. Select the MENU control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button or
press the MENU control button
until the Nav screen button is
selected or press the Nav
screen button.
3. Select Edit/View.
4. Select the address book entry
that you would like to store as
the preset destination. Select the
Name screen button to add a
name, if needed.
5. Press and hold one of the
buttons at the bottom of
the screen until a pop-up
confirmation displays.
The name appears in the that
preset destination screen button
and is now available to select
from the Destination Entry
screen.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The navigation system determines
the position of the vehicle by using
satellite signals, various vehicle
signals, and map data.
At times, other interferences such
as the satellite condition, road
configuration, the condition of the
vehicle and/or other circumstances
can interfere with the navigation
system's ability to determine the
accurate position of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position
of the vehicle using signals sent by
the GPS Satellites of the United
States Department of Defense.
When the vehicle is not receiving
signals from the satellites, a symbol
appears on the map screen. Refer
to Navigation Symbols on page 46.
This system may not be available or
interferences may occur if:
. Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel.
. Objects that are placed on top of
or near the instrument panel.
. Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
. After-market glass tinting has
been applied to the vehicle's
windshield.
Notice: Do not apply after-market
glass tinting to the vehicle's
windows. Glass tinting interferes
with the system's ability to
receive GPS signals and causes
the system to malfunction.
The window might have to be
replaced to correct the problem.
This would not be covered by the
warranty.

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For more information if the GPS is
not functioning properly, see If the
System Needs Service on page 80
and Problems with Route Guidance
on page 80.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map may be inaccurate due
to one or more of the following
reasons:
. The road system has changed.
. The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as in sand,
gravel, and/or snow.
. The vehicle is traveling on
winding roads.
. The vehicle is on a long
straight road.
. The vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle.
. The surface streets run parallel
to a freeway.
. The vehicle has just been
transferred by a vehicle carrier
or a ferry.
. The current position calibration
is set incorrectly.
. The vehicle is traveling at high
speed.
. The vehicle changes directions
more than once, or when the
vehicle is turning on a turn table
in a parking lot.
. The vehicle is entering and/or
exiting a parking lot, garage, or a
lot with a roof.
. The GPS signal is not received.
. A roof carrier is installed on your
vehicle.
. The vehicle is being driven with
tire chains.
. The tires are replaced.
. The tire pressure for your tires is
incorrect.
. The tires are worn.
. The first time the map DVD is
inserted.
. The battery is disconnected for
several days.
. The vehicle is driving in heavy
traffic where driving is at low
speeds, and the vehicle is
stopped and started repeatedly.
If problems are experienced with the
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Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance may
occur under one or more of the
following conditions:
. You have not turned onto the
road indicated.
. Route guidance may not be
available when using automatic
rerouting for the next right or
left turn.
. The route may not be changed
when using automatic rerouting.
. There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection.
. Plural names of places may be
announced occasionally.
. It may take a long time to
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving.
. Automatic rerouting may display
a route returning to the set
waypoint if you are heading for
a destination without passing
through a set waypoint.
. The route prohibits the entry of a
vehicle due to a regulation by
time or season or any other
regulation which may be given.
. Some routes may not be
searched.
. The route to the destination may
not be shown if there are new
roads, if roads have recently
changed, or if certain roads
are not listed on the map DVD.
See Ordering Map DVDs on
page 80.
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, see your dealer.
If the System Needs
Service
If the navigation system needs
service and the steps listed here
have been followed but there are
still problems, see your dealer for
assistance.
Ordering Map DVDs
The map DVD in the vehicle is
the most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map DVD is updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed.
For any questions about the
operation of the navigation system
or the update process, contact
the GM Nav Disc Center toll‐free
phone number, 1‐877‐NAV‐DISC
(1‐877‐628‐3472) or go
to the center's website,
www.gmnavdisc.com. For any
updates or replacements, call
the GM Nav Disc Center or order a
new disc online. Have the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
available when ordering to ensure
the correct and most up-to-date
DVD map disc for the vehicle is
sent. See “Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)” in the Index of the
vehicle's owner manual for more
information.

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After receiving the updated
disc, replace the old disc in the
navigation system. See “Installing
the DVD Map Disc” and “Ejecting
the DVD Map Disc” under Maps on
page 43. Dispose of the old disc to
avoid confusion about which disc is
the most current.
Database Coverage
Explanations
Coverage area depends upon the
map detail available. Some areas
have greater map detail than others.
The navigation system works only
as well as the information provided
on the map disc. See Ordering Map
DVDs on page 80 on how to obtain
updated map information.
Voice Recognition
The navigation system's voice
recognition allows for hands-free
operation of the navigation system,
audio system, and OnStar®
features. The DVD map disc must
be installed in the navigation system
for voice recognition to work. See
“Installing the DVD Map Disc” under
Maps on page 43. Voice recognition
can be used when the ignition is on
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” in the
Index of your vehicle's owner
manual for more information.
To use voice recognition:
1. Push and hold the SRCE
(source) steering wheel control
until you hear a beep. The audio
system, if on, will mute.
2. Clearly state one of the
commands listed on the
following pages.
Helpful Hints for Stating
Commands
. When a multiple command is
available, choose the command
that best works for you.
. Words that are in brackets are
optional. For example, for the
command Radio [band] [select]
FM, stating Radio FM or Radio
select FM are both valid
commands.
. When the system recognizes the
command the system will:
‐ either perform the function
‐ ask you to confirm your choice
by clearly stating “yes or no”
‐ issue an error message
such as “System does not
recognize this command” or
direct you to “Please start
speaking after the beep”
. If the system is not yet ready,
the system may state “System is
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. To cancel a command or if the
system response does not
match your verbal command,
press and hold the talk symbol
button. The system will reply,
“System will cancel the voice
recognition”.
. If you experience difficulty
with the system recognizing
a command, try saying it
more softly, and wait for a few
seconds after the beep, or you
may just try saying it again.
. Background noise may
cause voice commands to
be misunderstood, including
airflow noise from wind.
. To use the voice recognition
system, the map DVD must be
loaded.
This system is able to recognize
commands in three different
languages. The system will only
recognize commands based on
the language selected from the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See “Driver Information Center, DIC
Vehicle Personalization” in the Index
of your vehicle's owner manual.
Voice Recognition Commands
The following list shows all of the
voice commands available for the
navigation system with a brief
description of each. The commands
are listed with the optional words
in brackets. To use the voice
commands, refer to the instructions
listed previously.
Voice Tag Commands
The following are voice tag
commands you can access by
clearly stating the commands
exactly as they are written.
You may have up to 40 voice
tag entries for destinations.
Navigation go to [destination]
(voice tag), navigation select
[destination] (voice tag): These
commands instruct the system to
select a destination saved under
the voice tag you have stored.
When a destination is requested
using a voice tag, the system will
state, “Press or say cancel if not
correct”. To cancel this voice tag
destination, using voice recognition,
push and hold the SRCE button on
the steering wheel until you hear a
beep, then say “cancel”. Canceling
voice tag destination by voice
recognition, must be done within
five seconds after the voice prompt.
If you are not currently driving on a
route, the system will automatically
create the voice tag destination as
the final destination. If you are
currently driving on a route, the
system will automatically create the
voice tag destination as a waypoint.
Up to three waypoints can be
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Storing Voice Tags
From the address book entry
information page, press the
Add Voice tag screen button.
The system will respond “Name
Please?”.
Navigation Help
Navigation Help: This command
instructs the system to assist with
navigation commands.
Display Commands
Use the following display commands
to set the display mode.
Display [set] day [mode]: Sets the
display to daytime mode.
Display [set] night [mode]: Sets
the display to night mode.
Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets
the display to automatic mode.
The system will change between
day and night mode automatically.
System help: Instructs the system
to assist with display commands.
Radio Commands
The following are radio commands
you can access by clearly stating
the commands exactly as they are
written. The commands are only
available when you are in one of
the following audio modes, AM, FM,
or XM™ (if equipped).
Radio: Instructs the system to turn
the audio system on.
Radio [band] [select] AM, radio
[band] [select] FM, radio [band]
[select] XM, radio [band] [select]
satellite: Instructs the system to
go to either the AM, FM, or XM
(if equipped).
Radio [select] (frequency) AM,
radio [select] (frequency) FM:
Instructs the system to go to a
specific frequency on either AM
or FM.
Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio
[select] (channel) satellite:
Instructs the system to go to a
specific channel on the XM™ band
(if equipped). The channel must be
a valid channel or the system will
keep the radio at the current station
setting. The system pauses while
searching for the channel.
Radio help: Instructs the system to
assist with radio commands.
CD Commands
The following are CD, MP3, and
DVD commands that can be
accessed by clearly stating the
commands exactly as they are
written.
CD, DVD, Disc: Select a CD, DVD,
or disc that is currently loaded.
CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one,
two, three, etc.): Instructs the
system to select a specific track
number.

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CD, DVD, Disc select next
folder: Select the next folder on
the MP3 or audio DVD.
CD, DVD, Disc select previous
folder: Select the previous folder
on the MP3 or audio DVD.
CD help, DVD help, Disc help:
Instructs the system to assist with
CD and DVD commands.
Auxiliary Commands
The following auxiliary commands
can be accessed by clearly stating
the commands exactly as they
are written. The commands are
available when the auxiliary source
is available.
Aux, Auxiliary: Select the auxiliary
device, when a device is connected.
OnStar®
Command
OnStar: Instructs the system to
connect to OnStar®
. You will enter
the OnStar®
voice recognition
system. Refer to your OnStar®
manual for more information.
Voice Help
Voice help: Provides a description
of help commands that are available
to use.